Sustainable Facades : Design Methods for High-performance Building Envelopes.

Buildings are the largest consumers of energy, and their facades present a significant opportunity for energy conservation. Written by an associate and head of the research lab at Perkins + Will, this book presents practical information on how to design sustainable facades that are high-performing a...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Aksamija, Ajla
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Wiley, 2013.
Temas:
Facades > Design and construction.
Exterior walls > Design and construction.
Sustainable design.
Écoconception.
sustainable architecture.
ARCHITECTURE > Sustainability & Green Design.
Exterior walls > Design and construction
Sustainable design
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Figure Credits; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Climate-Based Design Approach for Facades; Climate Classifications and Types; Climate-Specific Design Guidelines for Facades; Chapter Summary; Chapter 2: Characteristics of Sustainable Facades; Energy Efficiency; Facade Types and Materials; Materials and Properties; Thermal Behavior and Moisture Resistance; Chapter Summary; Chapter 3: Designing for Comfort; Thermal Comfort; Daylight and Glare; Acoustic Comfort and Air Quality; Chapter Summary; Chapter 4: Emerging Technologies in Facade Designs.

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